With the weather warming up, it’s time for spring cleaning. Not just the closets, not the house, or the backyard, but all the computers and mobile devices can benefit from some TLC. Boost the security defenses, upgrade software, and make sure the data is protected. The first step is to…
How vulnerable are you on Facebook? Try ZoneAlarm Privacy Scan and find out today. Scan now! Facebook is offering Graph Search as the best way to figure out how you are connected to other users and to discover people you may have more things in common with. Someone can…
ZoneAlarm 2013 security products are now available! The new product line is Windows 8 compatible and integrates a new Facebook Privacy Scan and Do Not Track. ZoneAlarm 2013 products also offer improved performance and security through advanced antivirus and firewall capabilities. With new features like Facebook Privacy Scan and Do…
Children have always been vulnerable to real-life danger, but increased web access is exposing them to online threats as well. Facebook, in particular, is the digital playground for many children, but not everyone on the social networking site is playing nicely. Therefore, parents must take steps to ensure their child’s…
If you have a pre-teen or teenager, odds are you wouldn’t let them stay out with their friends or roam the streets too late at night. But even when your children are safe at home, some of their online activities could be putting them in harm’s way. A recent ZoneAlarm…
More and more ghastly ghouls are coming out of the crevices of the Internet every day — especially during Halloween. Besides the typical monsters that lurk online all year-long, a whole new class of fright mongers who make social media sites their playground, are among us. All of these shifty…
It’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month! The Internet is an important part of our daily life, and we are more connected than ever before. While Googling, tweeting, and friending may be routine, are you doing everything you can to protect yourself online? National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) reminds us…
Half of teens say they’ve been using the Internet for five years or more, and 58% consider themselves heavy users. The time teens spend online is more secret than ever, and their lives and computers are more at risk than you may think. (click image to enlarge) EMBED THE IMAGE…
UPDATE 11.15.12: ZoneAlarm products are now Windows 8 compatible. Go to the Free Downloads page on the ZoneAlarm website for the latest version. The long awaited Windows 8, which Microsoft expects to make available on October 26, will offer a few major enhancements – one of them being a new…
Email scams are a huge threat, and scammers continue to take advantage of online users. In 2011, roughly 82 percent of all email traffic was spam. It is estimated that scam and phishing messages make up 19 percent of spam, meaning it is essential to be able to spot and…
Whether you’re a parent of a kid in elementary, middle or high-school or a college-bound young adult, your last few days of summer probably seem to be anything but lazy. With so many things to think about, you don’t want to put security on the back-burner. At the very least,…
If you are part of Generation Y then your daily life is all about being connected. Tweeting, friending, and googling is routine, but protecting yourself from the various cyber-related issues that will likely pop up should be, too. According to our research, only 31% of Gen Y ranked security as…
With the 2012 Summer Olympics in full swing and everyone paying attention, it is important to remember that athletes are not the only group competing this summer. Another group, cybercriminals, is also chomping at the bit to take advantage of the games, which offer the perfect online environment for launching…
Do you know if your computer is safe? According to Michael Calce, who was once an infamous computer hacker a.k.a Mafiaboy, “people are putting themselves at serious risk by not having minimum security, which at least includes a firewall and antivirus software. It’s basically like leaving your home with the…
Between the cybercriminals who are constantly evolving their techniques and launching new attacks on consumers every day and the explosion of information sharing via social networks, new security threats are on the rise. Luckily, ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall defends against these identified and emerging threats, giving you peace of…
When a massive spam attack posted violent and pornographic images across the news feeds of many Facebook users last year, many wondered how hackers had launched the attack. Turns out, it was by exploiting a vulnerability in users’ web browsers. The event shed light on an often-overlooked issue of online…
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” wrote Benjamin Franklin. Unfortunately, he left out the inevitability of scammers using tax season to make a profit. Now that electronic filing is a legitimate way to file your taxes, and tax software allows preparation to…
With the recent Internet-wide protests of PIPA and SOPA legislation making headlines, the issue of online piracy has sparked a controversial debate. In addition to the morality issue of pirating software, consumers should be aware of the many risks — including security risks — involved in this practice. Software piracy…
Valentine’s Day is the second largest holiday for giving greeting cards, second only to Christmas, and e-cards are being sent to loved ones more than ever. But when are e-cards safe to open, and how can you tell which links are safe and which are not? We provide these answers…
Mobile computing is no longer a trend, but a way of life. The consumerization of IT has made mobile devices a rising target for cybercriminals. Now, more than ever before, is the time for both businesses and consumers to put the proper mobile security precautions in place. (click image to…
The New Year is upon us, and that means it’s time to make the resolutions that will help you change and improve your life 2012 — a philosophy that applies to everything, including your computer habits. Online security is more important than ever this year (read about our predictions here),…
As access to bank accounts becomes more readily available across platforms, consumers have more reason to fret about the security of their personal and financial information online. Are you concerned? If so, there are steps you can take to put your mind at ease. (click image to enlarge) EMBED THE…
Practically every adult in the U.S. knows someone who has had their identity stolen, if they have not been a victim themselves, which is plenty likely. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. And many of these crimes rely…
Cybercrime is a worldwide threat that affects everyone from high-power governments to your hometown neighbor. But in the U.S., the average citizen is at risk of falling victim to malicious cybercriminals every day. Furthermore, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (a partnership between the FBI and National White Collar…
Holiday retail sales for 2011 are estimated to increase 2.8 percent to $465.6 billion during the months of November and December. Let’s look at how much the average American has spent since 2004 and will spend this holiday season. (click image to enlarge) by Zone Alarm Free Firewall EMBED THE…
As many as nine million Americans have their identity stolen every year. How much time and money does it cost consumers who become victims of identity theft and what steps can you take if your identity has been compromised? (click image to enlarge) by Zone Alarm Free Firewall EMBED THE…
Source This week, many Facebook users are being affected by a coordinated spam attack that is littering newsfeeds and profiles with violent and pornographic images. Though this most recent breach has prompted an outcry (due to the severely disturbing images), these spam attacks are not new or unusual. With millions…
A new paper released last week by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (“The Socialbot Network: When Bots Socialize for Fame and Money”) has created a stir by highlighting social media sites’ vulnerability to infiltrations by socialbots. In an eight-week experiment, the UBC researchers deployed 102 socialbots on…
Internet users need a strong firewall as well as antivirus software. If you don’t have a firewall, “it’s basically like leaving your home with the doors unlocked and the windows open,” said Michael Calce, the hacker once known as “Mafiaboy.” In addition to a built-in or pre-installed firewall, protect your…
We just released ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 2012, the latest version of ZoneAlarm’s powerful 2-way firewall, and we’re very excited about it! ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 2012 is compatible with any standalone Antivirus (AV) package, and it blocks hackers and prevents viruses and spyware that by-pass antivirus software. To download a free…
It sounds like an impressive James Bond gadget: Spyware. But this software is far from fantasy, and it is used everyday to steal information from millions of users. Spyware is a type of malware that gets onto your computer in different ways, but it all has the same goal: to…
On Halloween night, ghouls and goblins abound, aiming to scare anyone they can. And though these mini monsters only show up on your doorstep one night of the year, did you know that actual monsters exist online all year-round? It’s true. Virtual villains are constantly attempting to wreak havoc on…
Most people are thrilled when they encounter free Wi-Fi in various spots: the library, a local coffee shop, or the airport. As Internet access becomes an everyday necessity, cities across the country, from San Francisco to Philadelphia, are providing or proposing citywide Wi-Fi for their residents. However, though citywide Wi-Fi…
Complaints about Internet criminal activity dropped 10 percent last year, even as the number of computers hijacked by botnets shot up more than 600 percent. Computer users may be getting savvier, but online criminals are finding new methods of attack. (Click Image to Enlarge) by Zone Alarm Free Antivirus EMBED…
It sounds like the plot of a sci-fi thriller: Thousands of dormant robot cells lie poised to attack wherever their malevolent leader directs them, and once activated they wreak havoc on mankind. But this scenario is not fiction; it is happening every day in the digital age. Botnets, villainous computer…
Your computer is your gateway to the world of information. Unfortunately, it’s also the portal to your personal information. From online hackers trying to steal your financial information to power surges that can fry your hard drive, your computer is more vulnerable than you think. So how does the everyday…
“Friending.” It wasn’t common parlance before the advent of the insanely popular social networking platform Facebook in February 2004. Now it seems like its run amok. 12-year-olds are friending their grandparents, parents, and even teachers on Facebook, even. A survey by Retrevo, published about a year ago, found that almost…
Parents are 85% more concerned about online privacy and security than they were five years ago. The risks are real, but the solutions are clear. Here are 10 tips that we believe are the best ways to protect your family online. (Click Image to Enlarge) Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite…
Looking for an upgrade for your Internet security software? Then look no further: Check Point has recently released the new and improved 2012 version of ZoneAlarm security suites. New features include a new “behavioral” anti-virus system that detects viruses by monitoring their lifetime actions, and DefenseNet–a proven cloud-based service…
Recently, The Huffington Post featured an article entitled “Educators Debate The Merits of Technology and Social Networking in Classrooms,” which explores the recent phenomena of schools and teachers adopting social media practices as methods of teaching. Source Social networking can be dangerous for children and young teens unfamiliar with the…
It’s 2011 and social media is, quite literally, everywhere you look: Your smartphone, your iPad, video games–even television, it seems, has begun taking its cues from social media. And heading the proverbial pack? Young teens. Common Sense Media, in a 2009 comprehensive report, estimated that 22% of teens log…
It’s always risky using the Internet, but if you know exactly what the risks are, you can takes steps toward preventing hacks and other compromises to your online security. Here are some of the factors that make us vulnerable online — you may be surprised by what you find: Uniqueness…
Campaign highlights firewall as a critical layer of protection that anti-virus alone misses By ZoneAlarm Team Anti-virus alone cannot protect consumers against online attacks that are getting more and more sophisticated each year. The truth is, by pairing anti-virus protection with firewall, consumers increase the defenses against new viruses by…
By the ZoneAlarm Team We’ve got new and interesting survey results which revealed that 79% of consumers use risky password construction practices, such as using personal information and common words. This is quite risky because the very first thing a hacker will do to break into a computer or secure…
With Holidays just around the corner, we thought you might appreciate a chance to win a Flip Video (UltraHD™ 4GB) and ZoneAlarm Extreme Security for yourself and a friend! We know that everyone could use a convenient tool to capture all those precious moments, as well as a solution…
The ZoneAlarm Team We can’t wait to see those costumes! But, just as you have always lectured your kids about safety as they run off to enjoy this night of mischief, it’s time for us to share a few online security tips that will keep those scary online ghosts and…
By the ZoneAlarm Team The latest version of Norton Antivirus 2011 mistakenly notifies users about an incompatibility with ZoneAlarm Firewall Pro, prompting the user to remove ZoneAlarm. The notification is not correct – Zone Alarm Firewall Pro is compatible with this version of the anti-virus program, previous versions and is…
By the ZoneAlarm Team Whether you shop online, pay your bills or research your next vacation destination, no matter how often you surf the Web, all PC users need Internet security to protect vital information that can be used in identity theft or to prevent viruses from damaging the computer….
By the ZoneAlarm Team We’ve got interesting new independent test results from av-test.org. The test looked at what happens when you add a ZoneAlarm Firewall to the most popular Free Antivirus program. The independent AV-Test pitted 35 different types of new viruses against these three different configurations on Windows…